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AMC3 MET.TR.215(a) Forecasts and other information

ED Decision 2020/008/R

AUTOMATED PRE-FLIGHT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Automated pre-flight information systems for the supply of meteorological information for self-briefing, pre-flight planning and flight documentation should:

(a)     provide for the continuous and timely updating of the system database and monitoring of the validity and integrity of the meteorological information stored;

(b)     permit access to the system by operators and flight crew members and also by other aeronautical users concerned through suitable telecommunications means;

(c)      use access and interrogation procedures based on abbreviated plain language and, as appropriate, ICAO location indicators, and aeronautical meteorological code data-type designators prescribed by WMO, or based on a menu-driven user interface, or other appropriate mechanisms as agreed between the meteorological services provider and the operators concerned; and

(d)     provide for rapid response to a user request for information.